After House of Krazees disbanded due to internal problems involving money, The ROC decided to take his music in a new direction. He gathered up a few friends/local rappers and created a group called The Howse, they're style was still wicked but very different from the eerie tales of HOK. The Howse consisted of Mr. Vitology (AKA Armageddon), The Beast & The Black Widow. They only released a handful of samplers and a full length album called "Esohpromatem" (Metamorphose Backwards). Rumor has it there is an unreleased Howse album out there, but untill there is proof we will never know. The Beast is currently Morpheus of The Indigenous Tribe & The Black Widow is now known as Mizz Korona (she has been around the detroit rap scene for a grip with a bunch of different names, she was also the woman in the parking lot rapping in 8 Mile). The Howse split up for unknown reasons.
The ROC linked up Skrapz, they knew each back in the day from the 2 Krazie Devils project (he was "Crazie" in 2KD). ROC changed his name to Sol and The House of Krazees were reborn. What better way to reintroduce The House of Krazees into the bloodstream of the detroit wicked scene than a sequel to the most well known of the original HOK albums? They began work on Season of The Pumpkin 2 in 1999. Due to problems in the pressing of the album and just straight up not wanting to be rushed the album could not come out on Halloween as planned. They decided to change the name of the album to "The Night They Kame Home" because quite frankly December is not The Season of The Pumpkin. Interesting little fact, the way that Madness & Prozak (Bedlam) met is threw HOK. Madness was the hype man for HOK during the TNTKH shows (running around the stage crazy with a chainsaw) and Prozak was a body guard for them. After this they were planning another album when something happend and they felt they had had enough of Walter's antics. They also had decided that they needed a direction change, something new. So they jumped ship and became HaLFBrEEd.
Virus Independent was created as the new venue for HaLFBrEEd. They also signed Bedlam & F.R.eeze (an old friend of skrapz who was in the group "Demigodz" with his brother Seziure) to the lable. The first sampler was sent out in late 99' to members of the Virus Indy fan club "The Plague." It contained an intro, an outro, "Locked In Bedlam" by Bedlam & "In Our Blood" by HaLFBrEEd. HaLFBrEEd released there first album, which was originally only supposed to be a Maxi Single "Serial Killaz." The album was also re-issued with a new intro in 2000. After doing "Serial Killaz" they got an offer from Siccmade Muzic (which if you don't know is Brotha Lynch Hung's lable who is a nationwide distributed artist, so this meant big things). They dropped "KontamiNATION" on Siccmade and were even featured on the soundtrack of Brotha Lynch Hung's movie "Now Eat!" After realizing that the lable wasnt really doing anything promotion wise or distribution wise for them, they dropped off Siccmade. They wanted to give the old school fans some of that real HaLFBrEEd evilness for halloween and Rage of The Plague was born. Sadly this short EP would turn out to be the last real HaLFBrEEd album. I'm not really sure what happend after Rage of The Plague, but things took a not so wicked turn.
Add F.R.eeze & Subtract the Wickedness to/from HaLFBrEEd and you have the Level Jumpers. Level Jumper were born as a bonus track (Introduction) on F.R.eeze's "The Raw Album." On F.R.'s album they come raw and pretty hard. They since then have changed the approach somewhat, and they dropped 2 samplers to show the fans what it would really be like. It was alot more experimental, and "purified." That's there style Purified Hip Hop. Sol didn't really do much rapping on Level Jumpers first release "Simply Complx" but he did produce it in its entirety. Around the time "Simply Complx" dropped Sol dropped his first solo in quite some time under the name Sol46. "Wormholes" had a very futuristic feel to it, its quite the listen. Fast forward a year or so and it was time for LJ to drop a new album. They didn't feel it was time for an all new Level Jumpers album, so they took a bunch of the pre-simply complx tracks and threw on a few new ones aswell and boom "The Red Pyramid" was concieved. I believe LJ started with a gimmick about some sort of Secret Society, because its mentioned all over The Red Pyramid, but who knows. Sol rapped alot more on " The Red Pyramid."
Back to HaLFBrEEd for a second, pretty soon after The Red Pyramid dropped a few unreleased/unfinished HaLFBrEEd tracks surfaced and were floating aroung the internet all shitty ass quality on a bootlegg album called "Killaz of The World." I'm pretty sure when Sol & Skrapz they were pretty mad, but they saw an opportunity to end HaLFBrEEd once and for all. They dropped "The End" in 2002. It was a sort of best of album, but with a bunch of rare/unreleased and alternate cuts. There are alternate versions of "Die Girl", "Critical Impact" and there is wicked ass alternate of "The Gallery" (which I personally think would of fit on Rage of The Plague alot fuckin' better than that hip hop version). The first run of "The End" had a misprinted tracklisting (due to all tracks not being able to fit on the cd itself). The actual album only has 17 tracks, the back says 20 (Kaoz, Disray & HaLFBrEEd were taken off because they are on "KontamiNATION" which is still in print via Siccmade Muzic).
This brings us to basically the present. The fans of Virus Independent have been wanting Skrapz & F.R.eeze to do solo's again for awhile now. They both decide its time to deliever, Skrapz begin's work on "The 12 Step Program" his first solo ever. F.R.eeze has had a sequel to "The Raw Album..." recorded 10 times over now, but his attempt at a solo evolves when he meets 3 local DJ's who are up and coming. Mr. Pickles, Picture Tone & Second Hand. F.R.eeze changes his name to "Dialtone" for the group project and "The Formless Figures" are formed. They release a self titled album (with features from both Sol & Skrapz). F.R. is supposedly going to finally release "The Raw Album...Leslie Swisher" and he is working on a brand new solo as "DialTone" called "A Four Track Mind." The Formless Figures crew have alot going on actually, the DJ's (with the ocasional help from DialTone) are working on two mostly instrumental albums called "Cosmic Handshakes...As The Mood Sways" & "Cosmic Handshakes...The Sinking Ship" and DialTone is also writing a book entitled "His Name Is Arthur..."
Sol on the other hand has since left Virus Indy and has gone back to that ole wicked shit. The ROC was reborn when Twiztid asked him to join them on "The Green Book Tour" and since then ROC has been at both of Twiztid's Fright Fest's. HOK has played sets at both of them. It's almost like the old days again. At Fright Fest 04' The ROC dropped his newest album a collection of unreleased shit/left over tracks from 95 to 03. "Bits & Pieces Vol. 1" was originally only intended for the collectors but that shit is selling like a hotcakes! ROC is currently working on a full length solo called "Oh Hell No."
What Is Hell
The R.O.C. Lyrics
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Love is staying patient through the hardships
And being calm when the problems start arising
It's giving up ones self to be apart of something bigger
It's understanding each others flaws and growing in each other
It's breaking barriers down so we can trust one another
Yes it's long but with endurance you'll enjoy the process
It's fleeing from the temptations of loving other women
It's those late night prayers that only God hears
It's the safety you feel when you're in my arms dear
It's that block your ex girls number cause you don't want her
It's the comfort of knowing that I'll always be right here
It's that call whenever baby you know I'll answer
It's that damn baby you look good with no makeup on
She want kids I'll give her a whole lot of those
And I'll be damned to give her up for one of you hoes
Are you with it?
Tell me baby girl are you riding with me?
Cause I want divine love
Your divine love
What is Love?
It's the look I'll have when I see you walking down the aisle
It's the bond that we both share I call that a soul tie
It's that mm-mm finger licking good sex
It's that can't wait to see what happens next
It's that God ordained relationship
That keep it one hundred with me no faking shit
It's that have no fear type of mentality
You're the only woman that never doubted me
It's those late night prayers that only God hears
It's the safety you feel when you're in my arms dear
And you'll never have to go through life alone because
It's the comfort of knowing that I'll always be right here
In the song "What Is Love" by The R.O.C., the artist explores the concept of love and its various dimensions. The lyrics highlight several key aspects of love, emphasizing its endurance, understanding, and sacrifice. Love is described as staying patient during hardships and remaining calm when problems arise. It involves giving oneself up to be part of something greater, accepting each other's flaws and growing together.
The lyrics also touch upon trust and loyalty, suggesting that love requires breaking down barriers and being able to trust one another fully. It is portrayed as a long but rewarding process that requires endurance. Love is depicted as resisting temptations and forgiving each other's mistakes. Late-night prayers are mentioned as a symbol of the deep connection between the individuals involved.
Physical and emotional safety are emphasized as well. Love is described as the comfort felt when being held in each other's arms. It also involves protecting one another by cutting off contact with past lovers. The lyrics express a strong commitment to the relationship, stating that the artist would never give up their partner for anyone else.
The second part of the song continues to explore the depth of love. It highlights the future possibilities that love holds, such as the anticipation of walking down the aisle together. Love is referred to as a bond that creates a soul tie, a deep connection that intertwines their spirits. It's also tied to passionate and enjoyable sexual experiences, creating a sense of excitement about what will come next.
Love is framed as a God-ordained relationship, characterized by authenticity and genuine emotions. The lyrics emphasize the importance of trust and honesty, where the partner is supportive and never doubts the artist's abilities. Late-night prayers are again mentioned, symbolizing the spiritual connection between the couple.
Lastly, the lyrics state that love ensures one never has to face life alone, as the comfort of always having the partner by their side is a reassuring aspect. The artist assures their commitment to always be present and available.
Overall, the lyrics to "What Is Love" by The R.O.C. depict love as a multifaceted concept, encompassing patience, understanding, sacrifice, trust, loyalty, emotional and physical safety, commitment, and spiritual connection. It portrays love as a profound and transformative force that brings joy, security, and fulfillment to both individuals involved in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is staying patient through the hardships
Love means having the ability to remain patient and understanding in difficult times.
And being calm when the problems start arising
Love involves maintaining a sense of calmness and composure when faced with challenges.
It's giving up ones self to be apart of something bigger
Love requires selflessness and the willingness to contribute to a greater purpose.
It's understanding each others flaws and growing in each other
Love is about comprehending and accepting one another's imperfections, while also continuously evolving and improving together.
It's breaking barriers down so we can trust one another
Love involves breaking down walls and building trust to establish a strong bond.
Yes it's long but with endurance you'll enjoy the process
Love may be a journey that takes time, but with perseverance, one can find joy in the experience.
It's fleeing from the temptations of loving other women
Love requires resisting the allure of being with other women and remaining faithful.
It's forgiving me when I'm in the wrong and you don't have to do it
Love is about granting forgiveness when one makes mistakes, even when forgiveness is not required.
It's those late night prayers that only God hears
Love involves sharing intimate prayers together, knowing that only God is privy to them.
It's the safety you feel when you're in my arms dear
Love provides a sense of security and comfort when embraced in each other's arms.
It's that block your ex girls number cause you don't want her
Love involves cutting off communication with past lovers because their presence is unwanted.
It's the comfort of knowing that I'll always be right here
Love brings the reassurance of having someone who will always be present and supportive.
It's that call whenever baby you know I'll answer
Love implies the commitment to always be available and responsive to each other's needs.
It's that damn baby you look good with no makeup on
Love is appreciating and finding beauty in one's natural appearance without any enhancements.
She want kids I'll give her a whole lot of those
Love involves considering and fulfilling the desire for children together.
And I'll be damned to give her up for one of you hoes
Love signifies the determination to never let go of the person for the sake of other individuals.
Are you with it?
Are you ready and willing to embrace love?
Tell me baby girl are you riding with me?
Are you willing to accompany me on this journey of love?
Cause I want divine love
Because I desire a love that is pure and sacred.
Your divine love
The love that you possess, which is extraordinary and extraordinary.
It's the look I'll have when I see you walking down the aisle
Love is the expression on my face when I see you approaching the altar.
It's the bond that we both share I call that a soul tie
Love is the deep connection and spiritual bond that we possess, which I refer to as a soul tie.
It's that mm-mm finger licking good sex
Love includes passionate intimacy that is incredibly satisfying and enjoyable.
It's that can't wait to see what happens next
Love embodies the anticipation and excitement for what the future holds.
It's that God ordained relationship
Love is a relationship that is believed to be guided and blessed by God.
That keep it one hundred with me no faking shit
Love involves being completely honest and genuine with one another, without any pretense.
And you'll never have to go through life alone because
And you will never have to face the challenges and experiences of life alone, because
It's the comfort of knowing that I'll always be right here
Love provides the reassurance of having someone who will always be there, ready to provide support.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Erhegiamen
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